Monday, July 20, 2009

Places Around Bangalore on a Bangalore Tour - Section 1

Places to see in Bangalore when you Travel to Bangalore and to see Tourist Attractions.

Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka is called the Garden City. Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city. Bangalore has many tourist attractions to visit in and around or Places to Visit in Bangalore.

Vidhana Soudha - The official building holding the Legislative Chambers of the state government.

Shiva Statue - Statue of Lord Shiva. The statue depicts Lord Shiva who is seated in Padmashan or Lotus position.

The Fort and Palace of Tipu Sultan -The construction of the palace of Tipu Sultan was started by Haider Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan himself. Tipu's Palace is a two-storied ornate wooden structure with pillars, arches and balconies flanked by gardens on either sides leading to the palace. Built entirely in Teak wood, the palace is described as the "Abode of Happiness", as proclaimed by an inscription on the wooden screen.

Lal Bagh - The name Lal Bagh has been given to it for the wonderfully bloomed red roses that remain blooming all through the year in this garden. This garden is laid out in typical Mughal style with a separate plot for each kind of plant. Tthis garden is aesthetically designed, with lawns, flowerbeds, lotus pools and fountains.

Attara Kacheri- The State High Court located in Cubbon park and situated opposite the Vidhan Soudha and constructed in 1867. This magnificent building of stone and brick, houses the high court and several lower courts. Attara Kacheri literally means 'The eighteen offices or departments'.